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Parker promises change on litter and dumping in Philly. What will that take?
Advocates are encouraged by the new mayor’s early plans to clean up the city. But some are skeptical about her pick to lead the efforts.
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Listen 1:08Philly Tattoo Fest, Madonna, Lunar New Year and Dinos After Dark in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Jan. 24 - 28: Tattoo Fest in Philly, “The Producers” in N.J., and Common in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:20Poverty, inequality top of mind as Philly City Council returns to session
Philly Council returns with most members having served one term or less, a new leadership structure and many new ideas.
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“Everyone who jumps will help raise the funds,” Parks and Rec Commissioner Orlando Rendon said. “We need to offer many tropical getaways amid the urban landscape.”
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New Jersey takes an ‘educated leap into the future’ as state approves 2 new offshore wind projects
The newly approved offshore wind farms will be located about 40 miles off the N.J. coast and generate enough electricity to power 1.8 million homes.
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Listen 1:36“We cannot let SEPTA be decimated,” one resident said. “I could only imagine what else is on the chopping block.”
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Teenage fugitive in Philadelphia may have been picked up by accomplice, authorities say
According to U.S. Marshals, the suspect may be driving a stolen Ford F-150 with PA Tag ZTS-0503.
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Trenton Police Department adds 14 new officers, bucking national trend
Seven of the new officers are from BIPOC communities, and three of them are women.
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Listen 1:01Head coach Nick Siriani said some things “got stale" and everyone on the team needs to work for change and success.
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New Jersey Transit plans 15% fare increase starting on July 1
New Jersey Transit has been struggling with a significant drop in ridership since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020.
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5 players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs
Players from the team, including Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers, have taken a leave of absence from their current clubs in recent days.
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Philly eviction contractors may need licenses to perform lockouts
These private security hires currently do not need any special training to work.
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Listen 1:12‘Honored to have your back, and you have mine’: Biden endorsed by United Auto Workers in election
. Labor experts say the UAW usually endorses candidates later as it contains a mix of Democratic, Republican and unaffiliated voters.
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Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row lights up to test $2 million system upgrades
Boathouse Row, the iconic Philadelphia feature along the Schuylkill River, was illuminated once again for the first time in months.
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Long-sought charter school changes on the table as Pa. lawmakers plot education funding overhaul
Pennsylvania lawmakers say a court mandate to overhaul public school funding has opened avenues for compromise on charter school reform.
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